CMS Preparation Strategy
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CMS Preparation Strategy
CMS Preparation Strategy
Build a subject-wise plan
Divide the preparation into General Medicine, Paediatrics, Surgery, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, and Preventive and Social Medicine.
Use the question distribution
Paper I contains 96 General Medicine questions and 24 Paediatrics questions. Paper II contains 40 questions from each of Surgery, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, and Preventive and Social Medicine. The official distribution should guide revision time.
Practise official papers
Use UPSC question papers from recent years to become familiar with the wording, breadth and time pressure of the examination.
Practise under two-hour limits
Each written paper is two hours long. Timed practice is therefore important for developing speed while maintaining accuracy.
Review incorrect answers
- Maintain an error log.
- Separate knowledge gaps from reading mistakes.
- Revise repeatedly tested clinical concepts.
- Practise avoiding avoidable negative marks.
These are preparation recommendations, not UPSC examination rules.
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Last verified: 01 October 2026
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